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How long can you camp in a Florida state park?

All campsites or cabins not already occupied or having a prior reservation may be rented by walk-in visitors. During periods of high demand, the maximum length of a camping or cabin stay is 14 nights. After 14 nights, the camper must leave the park for at least three nights before returning for a new stay.



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Overnight stays in Florida's state parks must take place in a designated campsite, cabin or lodge to better preserve our natural features and the safety of our park visitors.

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Florida's state parks have plenty of options for camping throughout the state. Full-facility campsites for tent campers and RVers include water, electricity, a grill and picnic table, along with centralized showers, restrooms and dump station. Maximum RV lengths vary by park.

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Boondocking, or camping on public lands without amenities, is legal in Florida in certain areas. While Florida does not have any BLM (Bureau of Land Management) lands, there are other options for boondocking, such as national forests, wildlife management areas, and water management districts.

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I felt the Florida Keys were fairly easy to stealth camp in… with a few tricks. As long as you find yourself a valid parking spot you should be in the clear. But we'll get to some tricks on finding free overnight parking in Florida a little later.

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Campsite prices vary from $16 to $42 a night depending on the park. Cabin prices vary from $30 to $160 a night. Visitors pay a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee (per reservation, not per night) when making a reservation online or through the call center.

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Yes, you can go beach camping in Florida in certain areas, typically on some BLM land and in dozens of state parks including Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys, Grayton Beach State Park outside Destin, and eastern Florida's Sebastian Inlet State Park.

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Best Free Campsites in Florida
  • Indiantown, FL. DuPuis Campground. 51 Reviews.
  • Wildwood, FL. Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area. 31 Reviews.
  • Lorida, FL. Hickory Hammock Equestrian Campground. 25 Reviews.


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Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the park, except campers may consume alcoholic beverages within their campsites. For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.

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